TOMMY – 11777
Safe - 11-14-2017 Brooklyn
SAFE 11/14/17 — 13 year old Tommy was brought in as a stray. He needs a new home asap!
BROOKLYN CENTER
KNOWN HISTORY:
Tommy was brought in as a stray, so we cannot speak to his behavior in his previous home.
MEDICAL BEHAVIOR:
At front of cage, head bumps/leans into pets. Immediately social.
ENRICHMENT NOTES:
11/05/17
At front of kennel, ears forward and eyes soft. Vocalizes when spoken to and allows petting along head and body while leaning in. Raises tail. Sweet boy – doing well!
Cage Condition:
Cage is slightly re-arranged
Reaction to assessor:
Tommy was relaxed and meowing loudly at the front of the kennel.
Reaction when softly spoken to:
Tommy was relaxed, rubs up against the kennel furnishings and continues to vocalize.
Reaction to cage door opening:
Tommy is calm and relaxed.
Reaction to touch:
Tommy meows then gently nudges the assessor’s hand and gives head butts. He’s very affectionate, purrs and allows petting all over his body.
Reaction to being picked up:
Tommy is calm, relaxed and has a soft body when held.
ACTIVITY LEVEL:
Lively
VOCAL:
Talkative
CHARACTER TYPE:
Social
Sweet
People oriented
POTENTIAL CHALLENGES:
None
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:
Beginner
Behavior Asilomar
H – Healthy
RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
BEHAVIOR SUMMARY:
Tommy interacts with the Assessor, solicits attention, is easy to handle and tolerates all petting. This cat can go to a beginner home.
Recommendations
Adoption Recommendations:
Comments:
Suitability With Children:
Other:
11/07/17 Behavior: Beginner
Yard Size:
Date of Intake4-Nov-2017
Basic Information:Tommy is a 13 year old white and black cat. He came to the center as a stray.
Previously lived with:1 adult
How is this cat around strangers?Finder had no information on Tommy’s behavior.
How is this cat around children?Finder had no information on Tommy’s behavior.
How is this cat around other cats?Finder had no information on Tommy’s behavior.
How is this cat around dogs?Finder had no information on Tommy’s behavior.
Behavior NotesFinder had no information on Tommy’s behavior.
Bite history:Finder had no information on Tommy’s behavior.
Energy level/descriptors:Unknown
Medical NotesFinder had no information on Tommy’s medical history.
For a New Family to KnowFinder had no information on Tommy’s behavior.
Behavior Notes:Tommy was very vocal and stressed and did not allow handling. Counselor sprayed feliway to help reduce stress.
MEDICAL:
Vet Notes: 6:04 PM
DVM Intake Exam
Estimated age: O/S as 13y, looks good for age
Microchip noted on Intake? no
History : O/S, no reason given
Subjective: Cat is BARH
Observed Behavior – at front of cage, head bumps/leans into pets. Immediately social. Little restraint needed for exam.
Evidence of Cruelty seen – no
Evidence of Trauma seen – no
Objective
T = NA
P = wnl
R = wnl
BCS 5/9
EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: Grade 1+/4 dental dz
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: Grade II/VI heart murmur, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: wnl
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities
Rectal: not performed
Assessment: Geriatric healthy
Prognosis:
Good
Plan: Acceptable candidate for adoption or rescue pending behavior eval. Recommend Geriatric work-up (CBC/CS/T4/UA + Cardiopet proBNP) on placement. Recommend dental prophy in next 1-2 years.
SURGERY:
Already neutered
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